I don't know what's "vituperation and hatred" about *criticizing* a
leader of a country that has led a brutual and systematic
campaign of destruction and slaughter against another country?
Do enlighten me!
Also, what alternative do you propose?
Date sent: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 15:25:01 -0500
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From: "Lillie,Timothy H" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: The Shakespeare Tragedy
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> Well, perhaps you are right. I don't recall a US election since 1968
> that has generated so much vituperation and hatred from so many people.
>
> Still, I am not trying to justify Bush's foreign or domestic policy,
> most of which I happen to oppose. I am trying to point out that
> vituperation and hatred (especially of a democratically elected leader)
> is not the best way to convince her that she ought to change her policy,
> foreign or domestic.... Or him, as the case may be.
>
> Timothy Lillie, PhD
> Associate Professor
> The University of Akron
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Arnold [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 3:15 PM
> To: Lillie,Timothy H; [log in to unmask]
> Subject: RE: The Shakespeare Tragedy
>
>
> And I know this is also of topic but hotly felt by some who are effected
> by this election whehter we had a say in it or no.
>
> If Bush can justify the removal of another head of state because it does
> not accord with US foreign policy and is construed as a threat, then
> surely in the hope of preserving this world from meltdown never mind the
> needless deaths of millions, the UN ought to be justified in removing
> Bush from the planet and exiling him on Mars where he would cause less
> ruination to the environment.
>
> Larry
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: The Disability-Research Discussion List
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Lillie,Timothy
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> > H
> > Sent: 05 November 2004 14:04
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: The Shakespeare Tragedy
> >
> >
> > Well, all I can say is that I think you have read more into my comment
>
> > than I would think supportable. However, I *will* say that regardless
> > of your political outlook, the USA presidential election was conducted
>
> > and peacefully settled according to democratic principles. In my book,
>
> > if an election is democratically held and an outcome then occurs as
> > the will of the people (whether or not I might agree with that
> > outcome), then that settles it.
> >
> > Communicate your discontent about USA politics and foreign policy all
> > you like; that is or ought to be your privilege.
> >
> > Tim
> >
> > Timothy Lillie, PhD
> > Associate Professor
> > The University of Akron
> > Zook Hall 322
> > Akron OH 55325-4205
> > 330-972-6746 (voice)
> > 330-972-5209 (fax
> >
> >
> >
>
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